JD Catastrophe aka JD Parsons

JD Parsons is the front man for the Band Early Melodic Animal, he is also a vegan.  I had the opportunity to learn more about his vegan journey and what he is doing to help the animals.

“As a child I was always fascinated with Animals. My grandpa gave me a sculpture of an Indian and a wolf (which is now tattooed on my arm). The face of this sculpture was half wolf half Indian and from then on it gave me this notion that animals and humans are the same and on equal footing in this world.

Posters of wolves and giraffes would litter my apartment during my 20s and I was often the brunt of jokes but I felt I had a connection and a calling. When I would play guitar (sober) I’d picture myself in the woods with wolves and other animals howling about and making wonderful music together.

These visions stopped when I found out how America was producing their food. Slaughtering and abusing animals that have no say in the matter. I was convinced that the only way give them a voice was to stop purchasing animal products entirely. I’ve gone beyond that by launching in conjunction with my rock band a documentary on how to help protect farm animals and endangered species from being victims of human insensitivity.

My work with the Woodstock Animal Sanctuary will bring awareness and the necessary funds to keep this operation going.”

You can find JD rockin’ it out online, why not give him a shout out or a like on Facebook?

Connect with JD on Twitter at @EMA1117 or, Early Melodic Animals Facebook or, the band’s website: www.earlymelodicanimals.com

But what is the band all about?  Let’s check out a snippet of their bio:

“EARLY MELODIC ANIMALS were formed in 2005 under the original moniker of DAY 01. The sound draws upon influences so varied that it is impossible to pin point, and yet, there’s no denying that several songs have major radio potential. It’s this balance of song writing and artistry that in the end define EMA. From musicians with a deep commitment to being a band that makes a difference comes a music that is meant for everyone.”

Music making a difference.  That’s my kind of gig.

Check out the official new video for “Empty” right here.